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Dialog / Why are black holes stable against their own gravity?

Neutron stars are timelike matter with a maximum mass of about 2.34 solar masses in quantum chromodynamics (the strong color force). Black holes are spacelike matter that have no maximum mass, but a minimum mass of 2.35 solar ...

Sep 6, 2024 in Physics
Dialog / Discovery of a new convective instability in complex fluids, 140 years after Lord Rayleigh

An altogether new convective instability has been predicted and experimentally discovered, 140 years after Lord Rayleigh. Convective instabilities are of fundamental importance for both our everyday life as well as for ecology ...

Sep 6, 2024 in Physics
Dialog / Bridging quantum mechanics and cosmology: The role of the generalized uncertainty principle

In a continuous pursuit to understand the fundamental laws that govern the universe, researchers have ventured deep into the realms of string theory, loop quantum gravity, and quantum geometry. These advanced theoretical ...

Sep 4, 2024 in Physics
Dialog / Origins of variability in X-ray photons from a symbiotic binary star as revealed by dimensionality reduction

Symbiotic binary stars are a type of binary star system that consists of a compact star (such as a white dwarf) and a red giant star. In these systems, a compact star accretes materials from a red giant star and produces ...

Sep 2, 2024 in Astronomy & Space
Dialog / A price on their heads? Implications of international trade for African hornbills in Cameroon

Tropical birds known for their massive bills, hornbills include 32 Asian and 27 African species in the avian family Bucerotidae. Many hornbills have a casque on their upper mandible, which in some species is spectacularly ...

Aug 28, 2024 in Biology
Dialog / Energizing the future: AI innovations for longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries

We are excited to present an advancement in the management of lithium-ion battery performance, a critical component in the transition towards sustainable energy. Our team from the School of Engineering, Technology, and Design ...

Aug 21, 2024 in Energy & Green Tech
Dialog / New nanomaterials could boost hydrogen production for clean energy

Have you ever considered how nanotechnology could transform our approach to clean energy? In recent research, we've been exploring nanoscale covalent organic frameworks (nano-COFs) that show exceptional potential for enhancing ...

Aug 5, 2024 in Nanotechnology
Dialog / A higher-dimensional model can help explain cosmic acceleration without dark energy

Dark energy remains among the greatest puzzles in our understanding of the cosmos. In the standard model of cosmology called the Lambda-CDM, it is accounted for by adding a cosmological constant term in Einstein's field equation ...

Aug 1, 2024 in Physics
Dialog / How artificial intelligence can help prevent illegal wildlife trade

Imagine you are a law enforcement official at a wildlife market and suspect some of the birds on sale are from endangered or illegally traded populations. This is a situation that demands decisive identification and action, ...

Jul 11, 2024 in Biology
Dialog / Tiny TnpB: The next-generation genome editing tool for plants unveiled

Genome editing stands as one of the most transformative scientific breakthroughs of our time. It allows us to dive into the very code of life and make precise modifications. Imagine being able to rewrite the genetic instructions ...

Jul 10, 2024 in Biology
Dialog / Physicists report first measured isomeric-ratio in multinucleon-transfer reactions: A doorway to access terra incognita

Delving into the intricate properties of heavy neutron-rich nuclei is crucial since they have the potential to reshape our understanding of nuclear physics and astrophysics.

Jul 8, 2024 in Physics
Dialog / Researchers built dozens of COVID-19 forecasting models—did they actually help?

Accurate modeling is crucial during pandemics for several reasons. Political bodies must make policy decisions, which can take weeks to become law and even longer to implement. Similarly, public health organizations such ...